Shelter Picks: Laina and Gibbs

Gibbs, left, and Laina have stuck together and can't wait to find their human family.

Gibbs, left, and Laina have stuck together and can't wait to find their human family. (Posted by ajohnsondp, Community Contributor)

Posted by ajohnsondp, Community Contributor

By Sammy Johnson

Laina and Gibbs are two shepherd mixes that I think should really stay together, because they are mother and son. Laina is 2 years old, so she is a very young mother. Her son, Gibbs, is 9 months old. What they have in common is even though they are both big, they are really sweet and gentle. First talking about Laina, she is 83 pounds and a pretty, rusty brown color. She is outgoing and loves to jump up and give "hugs" by putting her paws on your shoulders. As for Gibbs, he is a "gentle giant" and lighter-colored and taller than his mother, although he weighs about 20 pounds less now. The two don't bark a lot and are calm around the other dogs at Animal Aid. They came to the shelter not because they caused any problems, but because their family was moving and couldn't take them along. Anyone with a big yard and a big heart could definitely take them as companions and would never regret it!

For information on Laina, Gibbs and other animals at Animal Aid, call (757) 865-0511, go to www.animalaid-va.org, or visit the shelter at 80 Butler Farm Rd. in Hampton.

Shelter Picks is an occasional series of blurbs and photos by Sammy Johnson, a local 13-year-old animal lover and aspiring photographer. The blurbs will focus on family-friendly dogs and cats at area shelters that need homes. Contact Sammy at ajohnsondp@yahoo.com.